The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-16
THE DAIRYKEN AND FRUIT
GROWERS.

tne osttt OApitoi to-day Is already an
assured success. The Great West will be
represented by hundreds of her progress
siye and prosperous citizens who have
discovered the way to success, and who
are not only willing but anxious to give
to the people of Mississippi the full bene-
fit of their experience. Our own State |
will be represented in this grand assem-
bly, by many delegations appointed by
their respective counties, and many
others have come "singly and in battsl-
ions, TO bid our Western friends cordial
and hearty welcome to the State of Mis-
sissippi. During our many years resi-
dence here we have seen great and impor-
tant gatherings of the peoples represen-
tatiyes, who came to discuss political,
religious, moral and social questions;
but we doubt if there ever has been
Convention in jackson that promised to
be more substantial in results than the
one that assemblies to-day. This meet
ing is most natural, and its enterprising
protector, Mr.. Merry, deserves infinite
credit for bringing it about. The West
and the South have long been linked
together in business relations by the
Great Father of Waters, and in recent
years by constantly increasing rapid
transit. The great Illinois Central, with
its connections and branches, has not
only brought US within a few hours of
the West, but has developed our own
State-more, perhaps, than all other
agencies combined. If the programme
for the opening exercises were to include
hymn, we should suggest, 'Blest be
the tie that binds"-the Illinois Cen
trail.
We are pleased to know that many of
our visitors have come not only to attend
this Convention, but that they will in
spect various localities in the State.
They will find everywhere not only a
genial cline and fertile soil, but a genu-
inc welcome; and they will discover OPP
portunities for investment afforded no
where else.
Lands are cheap, because we have
more than can be utilized; but
with an increase of white population
aAd diversified agriculture, our now
unoccupied territory will yield as rich
returns as any land under the sun.
Mississippi is not only the leading cot
ton State, but for the cultivation of
grains, grasses and fruits, her soil and
climate are peculiarly adapted. Her fruit
and vegetable growers are among the first
to supply the great cities of the West,
and her creameries have more demand
for their products than they can posi-
bly, supply.
Hundreds of miles of railroad have
been built in the State within
the past few years, and manufacturing
industries, wherever established, Weld
handsome returns.
There are upwards of fifteen thous-
and more manufactures in the South
ern States than in 1880, and these
represent an investment of more than
sixty million dollars. The temper of
our people, as well as State legislation,
is friendly to such investments, and
capitalists are assured of every possible
encouragement.
The raw naturalization and wool
are here in the greatest abundance,
while experiments with the ramie plant
grown here have demonstrated its
adaptability for most kinds of fabrics.
Mississippi leads the world in the
variety and excellence of her timbers.
and there are indications that rich and
abundant treasures of coal and iron lie
hidden within her bosom.
Mississippi expends more for public
schools than any other Southern State OF
, her population, and her higher institu.
} tions of learning are unsurpassed by any
in the land.
She is the only State in the Union that
has established College for whit, girls
where they are taught that labor is not
e only remunerative but honorable.
Her A. Il Nj. College has been a potent
factor in the introduction of bette,
methods of farming, and the Institutes
, that are being held under its auspices
: have stimulated spirit of inquiry and
experiment already productive of great
} good.
But we started to say only few
words of congratulation and welcome,
and now repeat them with hearty en-
phasis. Welcome, thrice welcome, is
the greeting of the Growing South to
the Great West